What is the state of the law in cases involving medical malpractice cases?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Smith, E073299 (Cal. App. 2020):

and was not breathing." "After attempts to revive her were unsuccessful, [the victim] was transported by ambulance to a hospital," where she "was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at the hospital." (People v. Smith, supra, E047485.)

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